TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
TF-CBT
Therapy aimed at restructuring core beliefs and thoughts.
Stage 1
Establish rapport and encourage storytelling.
Stage 2
Help make sense of story and develop coping skills.
Stage 3
Cognitive restructuring to regain control and rebuild beliefs.
Stage 4
Re-establish relationships and boost confidence.
Stage 5
Develop strategies to prevent relapse.
Evidence-base
Research supporting TF-CBT efficacy for children.
Intervention choice
TF-CBT recommended for children aged 10 and above.
EMDR
Limited evidence for efficacy in children.
CYP age 7-17
Individual TF-CBT considered after 3 months.
Group TF-CBT
Recommended for large-scale trauma with shared experience.
Validated manual
Essential for effective Group TF-CBT implementation.
Session range
Group TF-CBT should involve 5 to 15 sessions.
Trained practitioners
Delivery of TF-CBT must be supervised by professionals.
Psychoeducation
Educating about trauma reactions and management strategies.
Trauma memory processing
Involves elaboration and restructuring of trauma meanings.
Avoidance overcoming
Providing help to confront and manage avoidance behaviors.
NICE guidelines
Recommendations for PTSD interventions and evidence review.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
TF-CBT
Therapy aimed at restructuring core beliefs and thoughts.
Stage 1
Establish rapport and encourage storytelling.
Stage 2
Help make sense of story and develop coping skills.
Stage 3
Cognitive restructuring to regain control and rebuild beliefs.
Stage 4
Re-establish relationships and boost confidence.
Stage 5
Develop strategies to prevent relapse.
Evidence-base
Research supporting TF-CBT efficacy for children.
Intervention choice
TF-CBT recommended for children aged 10 and above.
EMDR
Limited evidence for efficacy in children.
CYP age 7-17
Individual TF-CBT considered after 3 months.
Group TF-CBT
Recommended for large-scale trauma with shared experience.
Validated manual
Essential for effective Group TF-CBT implementation.
Session range
Group TF-CBT should involve 5 to 15 sessions.
Trained practitioners
Delivery of TF-CBT must be supervised by professionals.
Psychoeducation
Educating about trauma reactions and management strategies.
Trauma memory processing
Involves elaboration and restructuring of trauma meanings.
Avoidance overcoming
Providing help to confront and manage avoidance behaviors.
NICE guidelines
Recommendations for PTSD interventions and evidence review.
